Hoel, Phil 1970-08-11
Phil Hoel, vice-president of manufacturing at the Hancock Division of the Clark Equipment Company in Lubbock, describes the events that took place involving his factory during the Lubbock tornado of May 11, 1970.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Phil Hoel
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: August 11, 1970
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 28 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Vice-president of Manufacturing Clark Equipment Hancock Division,
Activities prior to the storm,
Weather,
Clouds,
Hail,
Visiting businessmen,
Driving home,
Radio,
Weather,
Traffic,
Damages,
Clark Equipment (again),
Driving,
Clark Equipment (again),
Damages,
Shelter,
Damages (again),
People in shock,
Reaction to damage,
No injuries,
Clark Equipment (again),
Manufacturing stopped,
Rebuilding,
Laying off employees,
Estimates of damage,
Largest business loss in Lubbock,
Production,
In-Town Inn,
Visitors,
Safety standards,
Effect of tornado on Lubbock residents,
Strong people.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1970
Bulk Dates: 1970
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